Perhaps interesting and useful in part, here’s a pdf called “NMSU 101” guide for new students to the university, and a bit on the area. Has a few ads. I learned a few things perusing it, like page 15 talks parking, always a challenge at NMSU…and page 5 Board of Regents.
One large problem for many universities is the number of students who register and then drop out within the first two to four weeks of their college career. A few years ago, iirc, the ladies at RETA and OTLC courses were working on a “welcome and orientation” media experience online for new students. Wonder what came of that. One type of DLE…
Probably better than this, one would think… something for your phone or tablet…with links to social networking…